Asian Openbill Stork (Anastomus oscitans)

Easily one of the biggest birds in the neighborhood, these birds also take the title of one of the ugliest too.Seen in all three lakes of our IIT Guwahati – IITG Lake, Serpentine Lake and the lake behind SAC, these birds are usually seen alone or in groups of 5-8 probing in the muddy waters for something to eat. From what I’ve seen, snails are their favorite food here! You eyes cannot miss it if they see one of these, really big birds these.